Chapter 2 of The Gilded Man: A Romance of the Andes is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Gilded Man: A Romance of the Andes is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"All this has to do with dreams," objected David. "It is admittedly unreal." "Don't rely too much on old definitions. A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real. The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.
Chapter 2 of The Gilded Man: A Romance of the Andes is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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as acknowledged
From this reading “"It is admittedly unreal."”
plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading “"Don't rely too much on old definitions.”
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.”
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading “"All this has to do with dreams," objected David.”
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading “The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.”
have faith or confidence in
From this reading “"Don't rely too much on old definitions.”
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.”
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading “"It is admittedly unreal."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
as acknowledged
From this reading "It is admittedly unreal."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "All this has to do with dreams," objected David.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "All this has to do with dreams," objected David.
plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading "Don't rely too much on old definitions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "All this has to do with dreams," objected David.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't rely too much on old definitions.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading "All this has to do with dreams," objected David.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All this has to do with dreams," objected David.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is admittedly unreal."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is admittedly unreal."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Don't rely too much on old definitions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "All this has to do with dreams," objected David.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Don't rely too much on old definitions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Don't rely too much on old definitions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
have faith or confidence in
From this reading "Don't rely too much on old definitions.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "All this has to do with dreams," objected David.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "All this has to do with dreams," objected David.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Don't rely too much on old definitions.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading "It is admittedly unreal."
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The trouble is, this dream part of you forgets; it is unable to report to the waking personality what it has seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "All this has to do with dreams," objected David.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A part of you that sleeps now does experience this dream-life and finds it real.
Chapter 2 of The Gilded Man: A Romance of the Andes by Clifford Smyth holds 433 sentences, grouped into 87 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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